Dr. Johnston is an Allergist/Immunologist in private practice and an assistant professor of Internal Medicine / Allergy /Immunology at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Johnston received his D.O. from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, New York. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Winthrop University Hospital in Mineola, New York, and received fellowship training in Allergy and Immunology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He serves on several professional committees which aim to improve the quality of care in the field of Allergy and Immunology. Dr. Johnston has been published in several journals and has an interest in Hereditary Angioedema and treatment strategies for Eosinophilic Esophagitis.

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Charlotte, NC

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Dr. Johnston is an Allergist/Immunologist in private practice and an assistant professor of Internal Medicine / Allergy /Immunology at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Johnston received his D.O. from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, New York. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Winthrop University Hospital in Mineola, New York, and received fellowship training in Allergy and Immunology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He serves on several professional committees which aim to improve the quality of care in the field of Allergy and Immunology. Dr. Johnston has been published in several journals and has an interest in Hereditary Angioedema and treatment strategies for Eosinophilic Esophagitis.

Nasonex (mometasone) may cause nosebleeds in a small % of the patients especially with improper technique (aiming towards the center instead of the sides).

Thus post-nasal drainage may produce blood-streaked mucus. On the other hand, it is unusual to have blood-tinged sputum from it. Sinusitis can also cause bleeding but again not a common issue. Talk to your doc if the problem persists for more than a week.
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Eosinophilic esophagitis or eoe is an allergic inflammatory disease of the esophagus typically caused by food proteins.

Symptoms can include vomiting, abdominal pain, reflux, difficulty swallowing and food impaction due to esophageal inflammation. Treatments include topical steroids and food elimination diet. Typically, eoe is managed by gastroenterologists and allergists. See www.Apfed.Org.
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Eosinophilic esophagitis or eoe is an allergic inflammatory disease of the esophagus typically caused by food proteins.

Symptoms can include vomiting, abdominal pain, reflux, difficulty swallowing and food impaction due to esophageal inflammation. Treatments include topical steroids and food elimination diet. Typically, eoe is managed by gastroenterologists and allergists.
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There have been case reports of anaphylaxis to beer caused by allergy to barley.

Other patients have developed respiratory symptoms after drinking wine that contains sulfites. Typically these patients would be able to tolerate other forms of alcohol as long as it doesn't contain their trigger.
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